Find out how popular the last name Josma is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Josma.

Josma, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Josma surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Josma in America

Josma is the 126018th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Josma surname appeared 136 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Josma.

The history of the last name Josma

The surname JOSMA originates from the Netherlands, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the Dutch word "jos," which means "coarse cloth" or "rough fabric," suggesting that the name may have been derived from an occupation or trade related to the textile industry.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name JOSMA can be found in the Dutch municipality of Zutphen, where a family with this surname resided in the late 1500s. Historical records indicate that a Johannes JOSMA was a prominent weaver in the town, lending credence to the theory that the name was associated with the textile trade.

During the 17th century, the JOSMA name appeared in various Dutch records, including church registers and municipal documents. Notable individuals bearing this surname include Pieter JOSMA (1612-1679), a successful merchant and landowner in the city of Amsterdam.

In the 18th century, the JOSMA family expanded its presence across the Netherlands, with branches settling in cities like Rotterdam and Utrecht. One noteworthy figure was Maria JOSMA (1734-1801), a respected educator who established a school for underprivileged children in Rotterdam.

As the Industrial Revolution took hold in the 19th century, some members of the JOSMA family ventured into entrepreneurial endeavors, particularly in the textile industry. Hendrik JOSMA (1811-1892) owned a thriving textile mill in the town of Tilburg, employing hundreds of workers and contributing significantly to the local economy.

Another prominent individual bearing the JOSMA surname was Willem JOSMA (1852-1917), a Dutch politician who served as a member of the House of Representatives (Tweede Kamer) and advocated for workers' rights and social reforms during his tenure.

While the JOSMA name has its roots in the Netherlands, over the centuries, it has spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora. Descendants bearing this surname can now be found in countries such as Belgium, Germany, and even as far as the United States and Canada.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Josma

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Josma.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Josma was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Josma was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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